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Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

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Semi private beach short walk down the block
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.
Large great room perfect for group gatherings, meals, or game nights.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lakeside, MI
  • Gordon Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3 - Two Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

Great Room

2 Double Futons and 1 Child Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Studio Room

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #2 Secondary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3 Studio Apartment

Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!

Carrie's Cottage is a duplex style cottage in Harbor Country that has two distinct sides perfect for group gatherings (both are included for the low nightly rate)! One side features three bedrooms, two full baths, full kitchen and MASSIVE great room ideal for hosting larger groups! The other side is a "studio" style set up with a third private full bathroom, and small kitchenette. The two units are separate and are both rented at booking unless otherwise requested. Each unit has it's own private entrance. The house has a large FENCED yard has mature trees, fire pit, and ample space to relax and hang out!

Short 5 min walk (less than 1/4 mile) to semi private beach (shared with 8 other homes) with TWO kayaks provided! We are located on a bluff so there are approximately 50 stairs down to the beach which may be diffucult for guests with health or joint issues. There is one rest bench along the way. Beach and bath towels NOT provided. No laundry facilities on site (laundromat about 1/2 mile away). Please note location of the property on map to Red Arrow Highway and train tracks. Train passes daily at approximately at 8a, 11a, 2p, and 8p. Pets must be crated whenever left unsupervised.

Property manager

Jenny Lat
Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Bring own beach and bath towels from home. They are not provided.
Note proximity to train. Passes by daily at various times.
Any animals must be crated when left inside home unsupervised. Damage from pets will be billed to renter.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Local are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lakeside, MI

What's nearby

  • Gordon Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Townline Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 9 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Stray Dog Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Redamak's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carrie's Cottage - Charming Duplex Style 3 Bedroom Cottage with Beach Access! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape with pets

This was a 4 day getaway to relax. While there is no water view from the property, a short walk and some steps led us to the perfect semiprivate beach. There were umbrellas, chairs and 2 kayaks available to use. Despite it being mid September, the water was swimmable and the temps were high 80s. We brought our dogs with us and they loved swimming in the water. I can't speak to how busy it is during the peak summertime, but we had the entire stretch to ourselves. Loved that! We got to meet the property owner's dad who lives nearby. He was the greatest! He told us of a great pizza place (Villa Rosa), checked in to make sure we didn't need anything. He was available without being intrusive and we really appreciated how he looked out for us. We had not brought towels and he furnished them for us. The place was comfortable and had everything we needed to cook. The beds were comfortable. It could easily have held 7-11 people. We didn't stay in the studio part but it was adorable. My only complaint was with loud/older air conditioning units when trying to sleep, but they served their purpose. I used ear plugs without a problem, which I bring when I travel anyway. The host was communicative and helpful, and again, her dad made our stay even better with his kindness and how he looked out for us. We would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Perfect getaway house for three friends looking to relax. Would stay here again. All communication was prompt as needed and location to the beach was scenic and less than five minutes away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a Beach Weekend!

The location was great, with several restaurants, walking trails, and the beach very close by. The lawn was a bit overgrown, and we had a little trouble with the locking mechanism, but overall we had a great time! The beach access was a quick walk with easy instructions, the chairs were a great touch, and the rooms were all comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Madison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside

Great to accommodate a large group. Had a couple minor issues and the host was prompt on responses and trouble shooting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinthe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Famille

We had a great time for our second year! Thank you so much for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Right on Red Arrow Highway with a short walk to the beach. TV didn’t work, but didn’t really need it. Plenty of space in the rental!! Loved the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

A disappointing stay

This property is undergoing renovations. Needs a good weed wacking all around the perimeter of house. Inside was dirty with lots of dog hair on furniture. Kitchen equipped with very wornout teflon coated pots and pans. We dealt with ants in the kitchen (owners brought ant traps which helped) and MANY big flies in the suite. Nothing was done to help alleviate that problem. No hot water in the suite bathroom. We would not stay at this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem / pleasant surprise - will return!

We had a small family reunion over the 4th of July - and this place ended up being a perfect arrangement! Great deck and fenced in backyard with large shade trees allowed us to spend every waking hour outside, comfortably, with pets. While located on Red Arrow Highway, noise was not a problem for us and this property has unique beach access privileges - which we very much leveraged. Owner was present and helpful / accomodating. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

The home was clean and roomy with everything we needed. I like the suite with the separate entrance for some peace and quiet from the younger part of the group! The beach was absolutely beautiful and just a short walk away, but prepare for a tough hike back, all uphill, when you’re done! Nearby New Buffalo was a gorgeous beach town with shops and restaurants aplenty! Its public beach was also lovely! We had a great trip, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Great beach front location. Relaxing and private. Hosts were nice and made sure all was well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanh Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place & great hosts

We had a great time, the place was beautiful and the hosts were very nice and caring. We will definitely be back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

The place was clean, with plenty of hot water and decent water pressure. The beds are comfortable and everyone slept well. We were not disturbed by the trains. The wood pile was very nice. Paul, one of the owners, was very helpful. He was the right combination of helpful and available, but not intrusive. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Domini E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and family in town for a wedding

We drank beer by the fire, hung out on the deck, cooked breakfasts, drank coffee and went to the lakeshore! Great location to our wedding venue at Blissful Barn. Bakeries, antique shopping was so much fun! This place has provided us with a great memory of friends and family. Our dog was comfortable too! Host Paul was very kind and accommodates us well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location and good for families

This is a great location and was a good place for our family to gather for the weekend. The place was clean and we enjoyed the open room. Close to the private beach access and walkable to food. The new owners are working on providing additional amenities but a great place to relax with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carrie’s Cottage stay was a Dream!

We so enjoyed our stay at Carrie’s Cottage, the Beach access was wonderful! We enjoyed the walk & even the stairs, were great exercise! The Beach is BEAUTIFUL! Great communication! Property is just as pictured. Not fancy, but clean & close walk to the Beach! It was just the solitude we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Basics were great. Our goup of 8 and 2 dogs had our needs met.

If you have dogs and family then thos is where you want to stay. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Access!

The highlight of this property is the quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann S., Elburn, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect summer getaway

My husband and I wanted a nice Harbour Country beach vacation where we could take our dogs and be comfortable. This was perfect. It was comfortable without being fancy. The fenced in yard was great for our dogs and nice for lounging. The beach is a short walk away. My husband and I are in our 60s and had no problem with the stairs, but it is a bit of a workout. Not a problem for us, just something to be aware of. The train is close by but didn’t bother us at all. We will definitely stay again and recommend it to others. This would be a great spot for a family with several kids! It is very spacious and has three bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat

A hidden gem. We loved our stay. Very clean. Very welcoming. Owners were beautiful and very helpful. Will be returning next year
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, spacious, practical

Really loved the owners Jenny and Paul. Very responsive and accommodating during arrival and departure. This property is practical, spacious, and properly priced. The property needs some updates as the others have mentioned but the space for the kids to run around, the rooms, and of course the private beach access made it worth it. Again, practical but not convenient . It’s a daily stroll and plan for the day. You have to walk to the beach but the neighborhood is beautiful and the neighbors and guests are so polite and friendly you should do more walking in the area. Fairly priced, temper your expectations about the property as it is rustic and make use of the beach and area. I think most will agree it’s worth it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of space, great responsiveness

The place is newly acquired by a local family and while there are some kinks to work out in terms of cleaning and amenities, there’s lots of space for an affordable price with responsive owners, and the shared private beach a block away was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage!

My husband and I planned this weekend getaway with our adult children and their friends. We had a blast! The cottage is spacious. Kitchen is small but I wasn't planning to do much cooking on my vacation. The beach is only 5 min walk. We absolutely loved the semi-private beach. There are many places to dine a short driving distance away. Golf course is only 15 minute drive. Highly recommend this cute little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

rebecca n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time checking out Union Pier

This is a no frills house with a great location. I would have marked it a 4.5 but that is not an option. Overall location is great- private and fenced which is great for dogs and family. Paul met us and us just fabulous at our check in. The train does run more than noted and not per se at consistent times but was not an issue. The beach is fabulous and the main sell. All the amenities for loads of fun! The house is very basic and I think a few updates would go a long way- mainly the bathrooms, paint, kitchen supplies. There is no laundry but a great clothes line. Also extra cleaning supplies would be helpful. Overall we had a great time and would recommend to not let the basic-ness of this house deter anyone. We hope to be back to Union Pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Joshua R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Large space with potential

Could benefit from some TLC inside and out. Train runs more often and later than what was listed. Safety railing should be installed on the deck and the furniture needs to be replaced to make it family friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Short walk to beach. Spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Lat

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Long time residents of Michigan looking to share all Harbor Country has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Affordable and can accommodate a large number of guests. Semi private beach access and able to walk to nearby restaurants and shops.

What makes this property unique

Large great room for group gatherings, fenced yard, short walk to the beach. Duplex style allows for large gathering area for group activities or separate areas for guests to retire to. Pet friendly with fenced yard.

Languages:

English, Czech

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